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Sense of community entices new Viaero President of Sales and Marketing to Morgan

Paul Sherman sets goal of making Viaero Morgan County's top employer

By Katie Collins

Times Staff Writer

Posted:
08/29/2014 07:21:49 AM MDT

Viaero's new President of Sales and Marketing and fresh Fort Morgan face Paul Sherman stands in front of his new office as he and his family ready to immerse themselves into the community. (Katie Collins / Fort Morgan Times)

There will be a new face in town soon, as Paul Sherman and his family ready to make the move from their 5-year residence in Colorado Springs to Fort Morgan. His presence will certainly be noticeable as he takes up the position as President of Sales and Marketing for Viaero.

Sherman is excited to be settling in Fort Morgan where his four children will have the opportunity to grow up in a Colorado town close to the size of the place where he was raised, in the Western Slope valley town of Delta.

"My grandfather owned the Delta Canning Factory and the Delta Dairy," said Sherman who has fond memories of his agricultural upbringing along the Gunnison River."

Sherman began his circuitous career in telecommunications in 1998, learning various aspects of the business from Comcast, Qwest Communications International and SPX. He met his wife Cindy in Tucson, Ariz., while running the Americas as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a division of SPX. For the past year and a half, Sherman ran the national retail program for Comcast's West division, but was ready for a change that would enable him to put down some roots.

Over the past 16 years, Sherman has gained a global perspective in the telecommunications industry as well, through stints in Bristol, England, Sydney, Australia and Beijing, China. Now, he feels it is time to bring that knowledge and experience to the rural communities of Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas as President of Sales and Marketing for Fort Morgan based Viaero Wireless.

"Paul brings a wealth of experience to Viaero and shares our belief in serving places on the map the large carriers won't bother with," said Viaero CEO Frank DiRico. "Our motto, 'We are where you are' is one that really resonates with Paul's sensibilities, and I am proud to have him join our team."

"Frank DiRico is laser focused on growing and reinvesting a huge percentage of what comes into the door back into the community. Our customer service is local, we don't outsource any of that overseas and we are currently the third largest employer in Morgan County. My goal is that we will grow to be the largest employer, to help impact the financial well-being of this community and all the towns where we operate retail stores," Sherman said.

Sherman has been an active board member with Habitat for Humanity and the Urban League in Colorado Springs, and looks forward to connecting with local charities working to improve the quality of life in Morgan County.

"Having a sense of community is a big priority for me and my family," said Sherman.